A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Wohlgemuth family of Germany.
Reg. 7489 · German, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 de gu. à un senestrochère, arm. d'arg., la main de carn. tenant un cimeterre du sec., garni d'or, en barre: au 2 d'azur à trois étoiles d'arg., rangées en fasce. L'écu bordé d'or. Cq. cour. C.: une aigle de Prusse, sommée de la couronne royale, iss. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1798
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Map of Germany showing where the Wohlgemuth arms are recorded
The Wohlgemuth arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1798.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Germany in this period.
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
1792–1806
Reigning in Germany when the Wohlgemuth arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Wohlgemuth Family in Germany
The surname Wohlgemuth is a German occupational and descriptive name that translates literally to "well-disposed" or "good-natured." Historically, this name was often given as a nickname to someone who possessed a cheerful, kind, or pleasant personality. By the late 18th century, families carrying this name were firmly established in the Bavarian region, where they were likely integrated into the local agricultural or artisan communities. During this period, life in Bavaria was defined by strict social structures and the influence of the Holy Roman Empire, which eventually gave way to the Napoleonic era. The name reflects a time when surnames were evolving from simple identifiers into permanent family markers that were passed down through generations. Because the name describes a positive character trait, it suggests that the earliest ancestors were recognized by their neighbors for their reliability and friendly demeanor within their village circles.
Wohlgemuth Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Wohl gemuot
Well-disposed or of a good mind and spirit.
This name
WohlgemuthA descriptive surname for a person with a cheerful, kind, or well-meaning disposition.
also spelled
Volgemut
Related arms
Resich de Ruinenbergsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
